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Security Operations Center Analyst roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in cybersecurity. Employers frequently sponsor H-1B visas for this role due to persistent talent shortages. STEM OPT extensions apply, giving you up to three years of work authorization while you build hands-on threat detection and incident response experience.
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As an Automation Control Room Supervisor, you will oversee supervise the delivery of tactical assistance to management in the monitoring and controlling of daily operations of all functional departments at ES3 York, coordinate initiatives to improve production and communications, plan and forecast to meet KPI initiatives, effectively supervise the day-to-day activities of all warehouse operational functions on the campus, and be able to effectively monitor the operation, analyze the current situation, and make recommendations that maximize the use of available resources to achieve the highest levels of performance for the campus as a whole, while driving improvement initiatives that result in greater efficiency and a higher level of service for the customer.
Job Description
- Monitor the daily activities of Grocery Warehouse Associates in the fulfillment of customer orders and general warehouse operations, ensuring all departments are operating at maximum capacity.
- Recommend manpower allocations across departments, monitor production rates, inventory allocation and crane utilization to ensure maximum fill rates for the customer.
- Seek out areas of loss in the operation; develop, lead and manage strategies to reduce losses and improve overall business productivity.
- Assist the OCC manager in synchronizing all individual processes from automation, manual selection, and cross-dock to eliminate dock congestion.
- Field calls from customers with various requests and complaints and communicate back with answers to their concerns and provide estimates on the severity of the issue.
- Coordinate last minute store orders.
- Utilize progressive coaching and counseling concepts according to established policies and procedures to provide continuous feedback on performance, increase employee retention and improve employee relations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Warehouse: Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
- Warehouse: Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
Skills
- Extensive knowledge and skill in retail distribution processes, logistics, warehouse operations and warehouse safety regulatory standards.
- Strong leadership skills including team facilitation, training and motivation.
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
- Bilingual a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency with PC skills including experience using windows, word processing, spreadsheet, email software. Additionally, Microsoft Office applications preferred; exposure to Warehouse Management Systems, SQL, voice recognition, inventory control, labor management is a plus).
- Food Safety, Fork Lift Operator, and HACCP Certifications preferred.
Physical abilities:
The physical requirements/expectations are:
- Occasionally climbing up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment).
- Occasionally crawling, balancing, stooping, fingering, sitting, talking, pushing and pulling up to 80 Lbs.
- Occasionally reaching (level: Waist/overhead, etc.).
- Frequently feeling, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
- Frequently handling, carrying and lifting up to 80 Lbs.
- Continuously standing and walking on surface type(s): Carpet, tile, concrete.
- Continuously carrying, seeing, hearing, smelling and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
Key Competencies
(People)
- Inspires Trust
- Builds upon your Talent
- Creates an Inclusive Work Environment
(Business)
- Drives for Results
- Drives Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Facilitates Change
Years Of Experience
2-5: General warehouse experience; Supervisory experience preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Operations Management, High School Diploma - General Studies
Shift
Company
ES3, LLC
About Our Company
ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology.
Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with ES3, LLC. ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Job Area: Warehouse Operations
Job Family: Operations
Job Code: JC0916
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-269290
Position Overview
As an Automation Control Room Supervisor, you will oversee supervise the delivery of tactical assistance to management in the monitoring and controlling of daily operations of all functional departments at ES3 York, coordinate initiatives to improve production and communications, plan and forecast to meet KPI initiatives, effectively supervise the day-to-day activities of all warehouse operational functions on the campus, and be able to effectively monitor the operation, analyze the current situation, and make recommendations that maximize the use of available resources to achieve the highest levels of performance for the campus as a whole, while driving improvement initiatives that result in greater efficiency and a higher level of service for the customer.
Job Description
- Monitor the daily activities of Grocery Warehouse Associates in the fulfillment of customer orders and general warehouse operations, ensuring all departments are operating at maximum capacity.
- Recommend manpower allocations across departments, monitor production rates, inventory allocation and crane utilization to ensure maximum fill rates for the customer.
- Seek out areas of loss in the operation; develop, lead and manage strategies to reduce losses and improve overall business productivity.
- Assist the OCC manager in synchronizing all individual processes from automation, manual selection, and cross-dock to eliminate dock congestion.
- Field calls from customers with various requests and complaints and communicate back with answers to their concerns and provide estimates on the severity of the issue.
- Coordinate last minute store orders.
- Utilize progressive coaching and counseling concepts according to established policies and procedures to provide continuous feedback on performance, increase employee retention and improve employee relations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Warehouse: Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
- Warehouse: Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
Skills
- Extensive knowledge and skill in retail distribution processes, logistics, warehouse operations and warehouse safety regulatory standards.
- Strong leadership skills including team facilitation, training and motivation.
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
- Bilingual a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency with PC skills including experience using windows, word processing, spreadsheet, email software. Additionally, Microsoft Office applications preferred; exposure to Warehouse Management Systems, SQL, voice recognition, inventory control, labor management is a plus).
- Food Safety, Fork Lift Operator, and HACCP Certifications preferred.
Physical abilities:
The physical requirements/expectations are:
- Occasionally climbing up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment).
- Occasionally crawling, balancing, stooping, fingering, sitting, talking, pushing and pulling up to 80 Lbs.
- Occasionally reaching (level: Waist/overhead, etc.).
- Frequently feeling, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
- Frequently handling, carrying and lifting up to 80 Lbs.
- Continuously standing and walking on surface type(s): Carpet, tile, concrete.
- Continuously carrying, seeing, hearing, smelling and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
Key Competencies
(People)
- Inspires Trust
- Builds upon your Talent
- Creates an Inclusive Work Environment
(Business)
- Drives for Results
- Drives Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Facilitates Change
Years Of Experience
2-5: General warehouse experience; Supervisory experience preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Operations Management, High School Diploma - General Studies
Shift
Company
ES3, LLC
About Our Company
ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology.
Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with ES3, LLC. ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Job Area: Warehouse Operations
Job Family: Operations
Job Code: JC0916
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-269290
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Operations Center Analyst
Target employers with active security clearance programs
Defense contractors and federal IT service firms like Booz Allen and SAIC regularly hire OPT students for SOC roles. These employers have established visa sponsorship pipelines and are accustomed to navigating work authorization requirements for technical security staff.
Earn certifications before you apply
CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or a GIAC certification signals job-readiness to hiring managers. SOC teams operate under constant pressure, so employers prioritize candidates who can contribute immediately. Certifications reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring someone early in their career.
Emphasize SIEM and EDR tool experience on your resume
Hands-on experience with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or similar platforms is what SOC hiring managers screen for first. If you gained exposure through coursework or labs, list the specific tools. Specificity signals real competency, not just familiarity with the field.
Apply to managed security service providers directly
MSSPs like Secureworks, Trustwave, and similar firms hire SOC analysts at scale and sponsor visas regularly. Because they staff multiple client environments, they have ongoing hiring needs and more sponsorship experience than typical enterprise employers hiring for a single headcount.
Address your OPT status early in the process
Raise your work authorization timeline in the first recruiter call, not after an offer. Explain your STEM OPT end date and H-1B eligibility window clearly. Employers who can plan around your timeline are far more likely to commit to sponsorship than those caught off guard late.
Build a home lab and document it publicly
A GitHub repository or writeup showing a personal SOC lab, threat hunting exercise, or malware analysis project gives interviewers something concrete to evaluate. SOC hiring decisions often hinge on demonstrated technical initiative, and a public portfolio separates you from candidates with identical resumes.
Security Operations Center Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Operations Center Analyst roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. SOC Analyst positions fall under CIP codes tied to computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity, which are all designated STEM fields. That gives you a 24-month extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT period, for up to 36 months of total work authorization after graduation.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for SOC Analyst roles?
Sponsorship is relatively common in this field compared to other entry-level technical roles. Cybersecurity talent shortages mean employers can't afford to screen out OPT candidates. Defense contractors, MSSPs, and large enterprise security teams in financial services and healthcare sponsor H-1B visas for SOC Analysts with regularity. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I work as a SOC Analyst on OPT if the role requires security clearance?
Clearance-required roles are effectively off-limits on OPT because U.S. security clearances are restricted to U.S. citizens and, in limited cases, permanent residents. However, many SOC positions at cleared facilities don't require the analyst themselves to hold clearance. Look specifically for roles listed as clearance-eligible or uncleared analyst positions within cleared environments.
What does a SOC Analyst job description typically require in terms of degree and field?
Most SOC Analyst postings require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. Some employers accept degrees in electrical engineering or mathematics when paired with relevant certifications. The degree-to-role alignment matters for both the job itself and for confirming that your OPT authorization covers the position under your designated CIP code.
Can I switch from a SOC Analyst role to a different cybersecurity position while on OPT?
You can change employers and roles on OPT, but the new position must still be directly related to your degree field. Moving from SOC Analyst to a penetration testing or threat intelligence role within the same field is generally fine. Report the employer change to your DSO within ten days and update your SEVP portal record to stay in compliance.